ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 730608 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
corroborate
fastidious
gravity

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

2 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
implement
courtesy
comparable
benevolent

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

3 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
retroactive
clairvoyance
comparable
sameness

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
stifle
ploy
inscription
prune

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
pathos
absolve
preclude
roam

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."